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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 152.04 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 152.04 and 58.11 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 152.04 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/152.04 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 152.04 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 8,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835.04/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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